As on date MDPE pipe is used all over the world for gas distribution pipe for 4 bar and near by pressure range. This is because of its excellent technical and operational advantages as pipe material.

Balance rigidity and toughness Very good creep properties Excellent toughness/ductility High resistance to slow crack propogation. Outstanding resistance to subsidence, traffic vibration, point loading, marshy ground. Resistance to rapid crack propogation Excellent ECSR Extremely smooth interior surface Very low permeation to gases Frost Resistance Resistance to aggressive media and soil. Tough and highly reliable in most soil types No deposition, encrustation and leaching out Excellent fusion charecteristics. High integrity and reliability. No possible joint leakage. Very wide range service temperature Light in weight. Only weigh a small fraction of a corresponding metal pipe weight Very good reeling properties. Flexibility and Ductility Good squeeze off properties Easy to transport,handle and lay Longer life Installation cost is very less as compared to wrapped stell(as per BGC) - due to ease handling, no wrapping costs, range of fittings available, and availability of coils.

Polyethylene piping systems are the preferred means for transportation and distribution of natural gas worldwide. The raw material used is medium Density Polyethylene(MDPE). PAPL manufactures pipes for gas applications in both PE 80 and PE 100 grades, in outer diameters varying from 20mm to 250mm in all pressure ratings.

Standards & Specifications for Gas Pipes :
PAPL can manufacture MDPE gas pipes which confirms to the following national and international standards.

ISO - 4437, BS-7281, DIN-8074/75, IS 14885, ISO-4427, IS 4984

PAPL can further tailor make the pipes to meet the specific requirement of individual gas authorities or customers.